Meet Kimberly Vicknair — The Connector Behind AECconnect.org

I'm Kimberly Vicknair — and my path to building AECconnect.org is anything but ordinary. Before I ever stepped foot in the construction and real estate world, I was a college athlete, a pro volleyball player for 7 years, a runway model, and spent a decade in Hollywood throwing high-profile events, running a public relations firm, and managing a Latin music group. I even owned my own tanning salon. Every single one of those chapters taught me something that no business school can — how to read a room, connect with people from completely different worlds, and create moments where real relationships are born. That's the skill set I brought into AEC. After 20+ years in the real estate and construction industry, I realized the biggest deals and the best partnerships don't happen in boardrooms — they happen when the right people are in the same room, feeling comfortable enough to be real with each other. AECconnect.org is my life's work in relationship-building, distilled into one powerful network. I built it because I know firsthand: when the right people connect, incredible things get built.

Exclusive Networking for AEC Leaders

AEC CONNECT is an elite, invitation-only nonprofit network dedicated to bringing together C-suite executives and senior leaders in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Our mission is to foster exclusive networking opportunities, drive innovation, and cultivate collaboration among the foremost innovators shaping the future of the built environment. Through our curated events and leadership roundtables, members gain unparalleled access to insights, connections, and industry advancements that empower them to lead with purpose and vision.